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  1. CasPEDIA: A Functional Classification of Cas Enzymes

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    Jan. 25, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
    ...can I use it? CasPEDIA operates like many search engines, featuring both a general search bar tool and an... trans activity. AsCas12a, on the other hand, generates staggered DNA nicks at its target in cis and cleaves...resources throughout the site. In the Experimental Considerations section on each enzyme page, you'll find a ...packaging limitations. Maybe you want to read literature on the less common applications of an enzyme ...
  2. Viral Vectors 101: Viral Vector Elements

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    July 25, 2023, 1 p.m.
    ...components of these vectors are also split across several plasmids (often three), for safety purposes. The...The 5’ LTR and 3’ LTR, respectively, act as RNA polymerase II promoter and terminator regions and are slightly...factors displayed on the outside of the particle to interact with the host. This is the role of Gag proteins...of lab evolution. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation plasmids for their production. As such, there...replication, with E2B being the primary viral polymerase. E4/E1A activate transcription of other relevant...
  3. Viral Vectors 101: Viruses as Biological Tools

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    March 21, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...previously a large barrier for gene therapy. In fact, AAV gene therapies have already been approved in the...non-integrating) as lenti and retro viruses do. They are generally used to achieve transient, high expression of ... Broad Tropism Only Infects Dividing Cells Moderate Immunogenicity Insertional Mutagenesis Possible...Lentivirus Listen to Connie Cepko Discuss Gene Therapy with AAV Figure out How to Get the Most from Your...
  4. From Lab Bench to Leadership: Transitioning into Management as a PhD

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    Jan. 21, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
    ...and fostering team success. This shift requires deliberate preparation and a willingness to embrace new ...the room," understanding team motivations, and leveraging tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or...technical and managerial roles, and I've witnessed several colleagues do this while changing industries and...Courses: Leadership programs on platforms like Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, or edX. Podcasts: HBR IdeaCast...Scientists: What Makes a Good Leader Anyways?  Transferable Skills Guide: Managing a Team  ...
  5. 7 Tips to Secure a STEAM Internship This Summer

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    Feb. 2, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...and grades that serve as automated filters of consideration. If you are worried about any eligibility provision... under two pages unless you are applying for a Federal Government opportunity, which tends to be more ...on grammatical errors, sentence structures, and overall format (fonts, font size, legibility, and more)...set of common questions with a peer or mentor. Several days prior to the interview, inspect your technology...come along for the ride, and consider applying to several opportunities. In an age of scarcity, the rational...
  6. A Quick Guide to a Career in Software Product Management

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    Nov. 24, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
    ... software development team was working on lab operations software for next-gen sequencing (NGS), and high-throughput...did not. It was my job to translate complex lab operations workflows into a format the developers could ...could understand, so they could code the best operations software possible. Similarly, when the developers...a good fit for you if you are energized from interacting with others, and have strong communication skills... get software product management internships, preferably on teams that run within the agile framework ...
  7. Dos & Don'ts When Publishing a Scientific Manuscript

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    May 22, 2014, 4:02 p.m.
    ...publication in a scientific journal requires several considerations. First, it is important to establish the...whether your paper is in scope for the journal’s coverage. These guidelines also provide information on ...delay publication and manuscripts may go through several rounds of revision before acceptance. F1000Research...prerequisites of the journal. Ask colleagues (preferably native English speakers) to proofread your manuscript...
  8. Plasmids 101: CcdB - The Toxic Key to Efficient Cloning

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    Dec. 8, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ... cloning, you’re probably aware that there are several methodologies currently available for approaching... and Gateway® cloning technologies, as well as several others. Each method is unique and relies on specific...to propagate because CcdA wasn’t available to counteract the toxin. If, however, an investigator were ...answer lies in special strains of E. coli that tolerate the expression of the toxin gene. One such strain...plasmid CcdB protein involves poisoning of DNA-topoisomerase II complexes.” J Mol Biol. 1992 Aug 5;226(3)...
  9. Visualizing Protein Turnover In Situ

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    Jan. 16, 2018, 3:20 p.m.
    ...studied a synaptic protein that is linked to neurodegeneration. The level of this protein is decreased in...method for the visualization of protein-protein interactions in situ. In the standard PLA assay, primary ...endogenous proteins of interests, suspected to interact, are added to a cellular sample. Both antibodies...visualization of the location of the protein-protein interaction. To study protein levels in situ, the Schumann...protein plasmids Use FRET to study protein-protein interactions Deposit plasmids with Addgene! ...
  10. RNA Extraction Without A Kit

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    Blog Post
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    March 24, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...on DNA purification without a kit that outlined several reasons why doing something without a kit has advantages...everything, including your skin. Here are some general tips for working with RNA, even if you are using...method, so biotechnology companies have marketed several products that help to further streamline this process...quantitative PCR to assess gene expression. There are several things that researchers can do to combat this issue...and proteins. Lastly, using a DNase (there are several DNase enzyme products on the market to choose from...
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